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Suitable for the city and elsewhere. Ideas for dividing and arranging spaces with graphic patterns and colour

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1. Stopray Vision 72T, stratophone iplus 1.0 by AGC Glass is the glass façade, pictured, chosen by the CMR studio for the new Milanese area The Sign, in the south-west of the city, redeveloped into a business district. agc-yourglass.com 2. Timeless, pure graphic lines for the handle designed by Marco Pisati for Dnd. Made of aluminium, available in nine colours and the brand-new turquoise and dove blue. dndhandles.com 3-4. Urban by Marcel Wanders Studio for Devon&Devon. Large ceramic slabs recalling the layout and history of the city of Florence. Three variations available, 120x240 cm. devon-devon.com 5. Delineo, glass door system from the Scenario line by FerreroLegno. Two fixed and sliding doors made of Flutes crystal, in the Satinato Bianco finish with defining vertical lines. ferrerolegno.com 6. Il Duomo, geometric pattern inspired by the motifs on the steps of Sant’Andrea, the cathedral of Amalfi. Hand-made and decorated by Ceramica Francesco De Maio, it has a non-slip finish in the square format, 53x53x1.2h cm, for indoor and outdoor use. francescodemaio.it

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A daylight system designed to screen out light. Furniture and cladding: marble is the hero

1. Screeny 130 GC cabrio S27, a roller blind by KE. A solution for shading and covering doors and windows according to office or living requirements. Made of fabric, available in thirty-four RAL colours. keoutdoordesign.com 2. Cubic is an armchair with a Carrara marble shell designed by Luca Dini for Franchi Umberto Marmi. High technology for homeDesign, with upholstered and padded cushions and wooden feet. fum.it 3. Venice, a new collection by Unicomstarker. A mix of fragments and stone chips reminiscent of Venetian seminato. Casalgrande, Giudecca, La Fenice, Murano, Rialto and San Marco are the variations, in square and rectangular formats. unicomstarker.com 4. Modulo.2, matte monochrome by Studio KO (Karl Fournier and Olivier Marty) for Bisazza. Three types of marble are here combined: white Arabescato, white Thassos and golden Calacatta, for bold interiors. bisazza.com

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Ad hoc. New pivot system for the Radius door designed by Giuseppe Bavuso for Rimadesio. A versatile project that allows for full-height concepts. Platinum aluminium structure, Taiga oak wood panel. Also available in Sahara oak and in the forty-eight Ecolorsystem variations. Or in glossy, matte, reflex, share, diamond, mirror and Litech lacquered glass. rimadesio.it

Fine wood doors and full-height windows. From Portugal, handmade tiles in rosy shades

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1. Pivot Door, full-height (floor-to-ceiling) panoramic glass door with black painted aluminium frame and transparent glass. Pictured, the door as part of a project in Roccamare (GR) by Net Studio. sky-frame.com 2. PerfectSense, painted wood panel with Feelwood finish, which creates a veined pattern; the surface is fingerprint resistant. Designed to clad furniture in four oak variations, also available in elegant chestnut and black. egger.com 3. Mar D is the new proposal by Studiopepe for Theia. A Portuguese brand producing hand-made ceramic tiles. Pictured, Mar, Mar di Flores, Mar di Giava with unexpected pink hues. theiatiles.com 4. Eikon EVO, threemodule plate by Vimar. Made of total white backlit aluminium. With controls for lighting and unexpected views. vimar.com 5. Wall&door, linear boiserie with panels and Filo55 hinged door by Lualdi. Available in fine woods or glossy, matte lacquered essences, also in leather or fabric. Pictured, the fossil black version. lualdiporte.com

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Total black on surfaces and accessories, for a stylish renovation of the spaces

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1. Tiles (R)evolution. The encounter between Seletti and Ceramica Bardelli gives rise to a capsule collection of surfaces for floors and walls. Pictured, Distortion, total black porcelain stoneware with a super matte finish. ceramicabardelli.com - seletti.it 2. Carmen by Valli&Valli, handle with fluid lines. Made of brass, with four finishes for a strong grip. vallievalli.com 3. Moove Urban by Déco. Wooden modules for walls and false ceilings. In four finishes: wood, black and pure white. A water-repellent protective film allows its use also in the bathroom and kitchen. decodecking.com 4. PA059, coat stand by Studio Architetti Associati Marelli&Molteni for Pamar, painted matte black. pamar.com 5. Arrow, from the Signature line by Woodco. 45x45x1,4h cm for different laying patterns (Italian herringbone, linear, squares or carpets). Brushed Slovenian oak. woodco.it 6. FIN-Slide by Finstral. Sliding door with super slim profile, 6 cm. Maxi size for more light. finstral.com 7. Vivienne by Palazzetti. Ecofire® pellet stove. Hermetic, with tempered glass door. Sides available in mocha, black and white. Connection Box for control via smartphone or voice commands. palazzetti.it

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A play of surfaces Total Biglass is an all-glass solution with a metal finish. The hinged door is made of transparent glass, with a Brown frame and Playa handle. The frames can also be chosen in gold, slate, eve and rose variants. The project is completed by the Segno Boiserie, with Onda pantograph in an earth oak finish. garofoli.com

Natural materials to be combined with smart and innovative systems

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1. Illume vinyl flooring collection from Quick-Step. Eight decorative patterns for horizontal surfaces that are easy to install and have a velvety, waterproof touch. Concrete, stone with shells or pebbles effect. quick-step.co.uk 2. Next-Elettra, Dierre High-Tech Line security door. Thermal and acoustic insulation. Combined mechanical and automatic opening with access control via smartphone with myDoor App, and Key-Less Bluetooth connection system. dierre.com 3. Cortina by Favorita is a granite of Brazilian origin. The colour ranges from cream to beige with rust or black hues with quartz details. Durable material and particularly suitable for kitchen countertops. granitifavorita.com 4. Frangisole by Oknoplast. A system of adjustable aluminium louvres, with a Somfy motor, positioned externally to manage sunlight and protect windows from atmospheric agents as well as guaranteeing privacy. Twenty colours for small and large windows. oknoplast.it 5. Olmo de Casera by Cadorin. Italian elm wood large-size planks, with raw brushed effect finish. From 230 to 300 mm, available in three thicknesses. cadoringroup.it

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Special products manufactured from a sculptural material. And ideas for original decorations

1. AWS75.SI by Schüco. Aluminium window system included in the residential project designed by Melchiorre Bega in the Isola area of Milan, now redeveloped as AlseriO 10 by Asti Architetti. A system with specific characteristics, durability, design and temperature insulation. schueco.it 2. Iride, a marble module with a metal frame, for interiors, used to assemble walls or partitions. The decorative, rhythmic slits filter the light. 121x121 cm, available in the following marbles: Bardiglio nuvolato, pictured, Verde imperiale and Carrara ghiaccio. lithosdesign.com 3. Ipogeo®Sisma Zebrato, a line created by the researcher of Margraf Innovation Lab. Marble becomes the protagonist on floors, walls or furnishings. In the Palus, Pagos, Origo, Sisma and Metamorfosi finishes. margraf.it 4. Dioscuri, from the Domus Pompeii series designed by Roberto Sironi. Small table made up of three superimposing fluted column sections. Rima marble (a combination of alabaster plaster, water and mineral pigments). robertosironi.it 5. Heritage Luxe by Florim. Porcelain stoneware inspired by marble slabs, in four formats. Also available in larger size and in different thicknesses. florim.com

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Photo Daniele Domenicali

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Space, time and perception. ‘Olafur Eliasson: Nel suo tempo’ (Olafur Eliasson: in your time) is the result of research work begun six years ago. In this fundamental solo exhibit at Palazzo Strozzi, the artist establishes a dialogue between his best-known works (pictured, ‘How do you live together?’, 2019), site-specific projects and visitors. Until 22/1/2023. palazzostrozzi.org

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O c t o b e r — E x h i b i t i o n s , e v e n t s a n d o p e n i n g s . T h e b e s t o f c o n t e m p o r a r y a r t a n d n e w e x p r e s s i o n s i n I t a l y a n d E u r o p e

by Piera Belloni

© Rome, Fabio Sargentini, Archivio L’Attico © Luigi Ontani - © The Richard Avedon Foundation Photo Gabriele Tocchio, Courtesy Archivio Nanda Vigo - © JR, Iris Hesse, Ullstein Bild, Roger-Viollet, Berlin, Germany, 2018 Luigi Ontani, ‘Dante’, 1972. In Paris

Archivio Cesare Cattaneo. In Cernobbio (CO)

Italian authors in Paris — Opening on 11/10 at the Jeu de Paume, ‘Renverser ses yeux’ traces the history of Arte Povera from 1960 to 1975. The title is taken from a project by Giuseppe Penone, ‘Rovescire i propri occhi’, on show together with works by Ontani, Griso, Jodice, De Dominicis, among others. Created in collaboration with the Triennale, it will be in Milan in 2023, until 29/1/2023. jeudepaume.org Itineraries in Lombardy — The second edition of ‘inTOUR. Design, artists, Made in Italy’ is on schedule from 21 to 23/10: for three days, places with restricted access such as ateliers, artists’ and architects’ archives and business museums will be open to the public. It includes 13 itineraries, in Milan, Bergamo, Brescia, Como, Pavia, Varese and their provinces. Info on museocity.it Photography in Milan — More than 100 fashion photos and portraits make up ‘Richard Avedon. Relationship’, at Palazzo Reale until 29/1/2023. The author’s career is retraced with 10 thematic sections, including one that illustrates his fruitful collaboration with Gianni Versace. avedonmilano.it Art Fair in Verona — From 14 to 16/10 ArtVerona, a great kermesse with 134 participating galleries, opens to the public at Veronafiere. Among the novelties is the Habitat section, presenting immersive spaces by great Italian artists such as Ugo La Pietra, Nanda Vigo, Marina Apollonio, and Luciano Fabro. This year, the Red Carpet that welcomes visitors is designed by Stefano Arienti. artverona.it Retrospective in Munich — Street artist or ‘photograffeur’, as he calls himself, JR takes centre stage at the Kunsthalle in the Bavarian capital, until 15/1/2023. For his works, a form of public outcry and urban regeneration interacting with architecture, the author uses several media, like photos, videos and gigantic collages. kunsthalle-muc.de

Richard Avedon, ‘Dovima with elephants’, evening dress by Dior, Cirque d’Hiver, 1955. In Milan

Nanda Vigo, ‘Genesis’, installation at Palazzo Crivelli, 2007, Calvi Volpi Gallery. In Verona

JR, ‘Giants’, Brandenburg Gate, Sept 27th 2018. In Monaco

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